CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2005-2007 Xterra appears to have a widespread defect where coolant leaks into the transmission, causing transmission failure around 90,000 miles. Repair costs are typically upwards of $3,500.
The same defect exists in the Pathfinder & Frontier as well. And according to the New York Times & a class action lawsuit, the defect actually extends through 2010 model year. More info here.
10.0
really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
83,765 miles
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Aprox. three years ago, I reported a problem with the fuel gauge not giving true readings. After taking the car to be tested, I was advised that the sending unit was faulty, and the mechanic believed that there was a recall on the matter (he had heard of many people having the same problem). After doing online research, I came across hundreds, if not thousands of Xterra owners reporting the same problem. I called Nissan, and I was advised that there were no recalls on this matter. That does not make sense, for it seems obvious, based on my research, that this--among other common problems (such as the Airbag light coming on)--are very prevalent, and seem to be due to a manufacturing/design problem.
Exact same issue as on NHTSA campaign # 10V075000 is applicable to my 2007 Nissan Xterra as well. Nissan must recall the part on 2007 Xterras as well. This is a widely reported issue by other customers on the internet as well.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while his wife was driving about 70 mph, the vehicle ran out of fuel, however, the fuel gauge showed that there was a quarter tank of fuel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed the contact's residence. Fuel was added and the vehicle operated as intended. The contact visited the mclarty Nissan of benton located at (19960 I-30, benton, ar 72019) and was notified of NHTSA campaign number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
A couple of months back I reported this fuel level problem I believe in July, my wife was driving this Xterra 2007 (we have two a 2005 and this 2007) she driving in the center lane on the I-30 interstate when the Xterra just cut out, looking at the dash she said it has fuel about a 1/4 tank, she said she just made it to the shoulder of the safety lane when stopped. I went to her aide to find the check engine lite on and it wouldnt start, I took a two foot piece of two by four and wrapped the tank and it sounded like it was empty and whats funny the gauge inside now reads empty..got her gas and I drove it home. I report this to you guys and never heard a word back about this. In fact the complaint doesy show up in your listing explain that! I'im a mechanical engineer and done my fair share of failure analysis in my career and whats going on with this Xterra is a heat related condition. 1. the pump is spring loaded to be able to keep contact with the tank to pickup fuel. 2. the tank being made of poly material plastic expands causing the the pump to jack screw in he direction of the spring which rotates the sending unit pick arm to lodge it self against the the tank embossment and not allowing the arm to come to rest at the bottom of the tank. I found out this confirm the problem with a recall notice for 2006 and 2008 bnut why not the 2007 its same dam confguration, same parts, same tank, ,07,08 part number17202-9bm2A, sender 25060-zz00A, pump is the same 17040-zs00A, so why wasnt the 2007 included in the recall a typing error :summary 10V75500 reads":Nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 " should have read models 2006,2007 and model year 2008. How could you guys miss this" dont you ever do a check on "where used" with xxxx models" if a part is used by the same type of unit it will also have the same failure occure.
I kelp vehicle regularly mantianced shut it off one evening next morning it would start when finally started it wouldn't pull in 1st gear. Took it to transmission shop and found out that a crack had accured and there was coolant mixed with transmission fluid.so 3 days after I pd it off on a 3 yr payment plan it broke down on me. Very hard to find D a placement and someone who will do work on it bc it's so commo
- Ivey, GA, USA
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For the past year and intermittedly this SUV has had a problem with the fuel level indicator that sometimes works and other times doesnt works. My wife was driving on the interstate and the guage was reporting that she had a 1/4 tank of fuel but was out of gas while she was driving in the high speed lane forcing her to make a drive across both lanes to get out of the way of traffic. I reported this to the dealer ship and they said there was no recall for this on this vehicle. I pointed out to hime that there was for the year before vehicle and the year after why there wasnt when the setup on this gauge is the same system with a spring loaded pump and level arm in the years in the recall" it the same dam system" that the recall calls out in 05,06 and 08 but not the 2007 ?who at ntsb didnt look at the same as part being the problem and a where used and should have forced the recall on the system and years used. We have since stopped driving the Xterra but tell the gas level in the tank or estimate fuel used, and filling the tank doesnt always solve the problem, it will still show a 1/4 of a tank until you climb under the vehicle and bang the tank to free up the sending unit..
When I fill my 2007 nisan Xterra SUV with gas the gas register on the instrument panel will not show full until I have driven it approximately 30 miles and then it will register full. The check engine light will also come on when I go to fill it up.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not indicate the correct level of fuel in the vehicle. When the fuel tank was filled, the gauge registered "empty". there was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact called South Colorado springs Nissan at 719-493-9586 (located at 1333 South academy blvd., Colorado springs, co 80916) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline) because the vehicle was purchased from a broker and not a dealer. The manufacturer also stated that there was an extended warranty; however, the contact did not receive a warranty. The contact was informed by the representative that Nissan did not make mistakes with recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
I filled up my gas tank and it did not register to full it stayed on empty and the gas light came on and the service engine light. I looked this up and seen that there has been a recall on this exact problem for this make year and model with the fuel sendor.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed empty when the fuel tank was filled. The failure occurred without warning and the fuel gauge remained on empty. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,761.
Upon filling up the fuel tank, the fuel indicator reads empty. After 30-40 miles of driving, the fuel indicator returns to normal. At roughly 1/4 tank remaining on the indicator, the vehicle took 14.7 gallons of gas, which means it was nearly empty. There is a recall for this problem that Nissan claims does not affect this vehicle, as identified by the VIN reported above. Clearly this is the issue addressed by campaingn id pc 042/NHTSA # 10V-075. Nissan denies this.
The fuel gauge goes to empty even when the tank is at least half full; it does same when vehicle is standing idle for a short while too. Airbag dash warning light flashing. There are recalls for both these issues, but Nissan claims my VIN is not included. The date assigned to the "when did this happen" is an approximation.
The fuel gauge is functioning improperly sending inaccurate readings. With a full tank of gas the gauge sometimes reads empty and sometimes reads quarter tank full. Often accompanied by a "service engine soon" light. The problem can occur at any time in motion or after refueling.
Transmission fluid in radiator in 2016, had to rebuild radiator. 2018 gas gauge fuel sensor not reading accurately. Only registers 1/4 tank even when filled.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. When the vehicle was started, the fuel gauge displayed 1/8 less fuel in the tank than the previous night. The contact stated that the failure started approximately three months ago that the fuel gauge did not reflect the actual amount of fuel in the tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic (Firestone in los angeles, California) where it was diagnosed that the fuel sender module failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 27901980. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
For over a year we have had a check engine light on with code P0463, the fuel sender unit needs replaced. Our gas gauge never reads correctly and has said we have had gas when we do not. Sometimes it also reads empty right after I fill it up. After more research this is a highly common and expensive issue for Xterra owners. I believe that a recall should be issued for customers with this vey common problem.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, the gauge would fail to register the proper fuel levels. The contact mentioned that due to the failure, the vehicle shut off due to no fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel sensor and the flow in the fuel tank was not functioning correctly and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the vehicle failed the state inspection due to an issue with the flow gauge. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V075000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. The VIN was not available.
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- Arlington, TX, USA